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Crime in Harrogate

Harrogate had 1,354 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 87.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 27th of 139 North Yorkshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 120% above the middle North Yorkshire area. Crime was up 24% on the three months before.

HG1, North Yorkshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Harrogate

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87.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
27 of 139North Yorkshire rank1st is the highest rate
+24%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common432 in 3 months

Month by month

342 Mar 383 Apr 366 May 429 Jun 441 Jul 484 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Harrogate. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence43232%
anti-social behaviour29822%
shoplifting25819%
criminal damage866%
public order675%
theft615%
vehicle crime383%
burglary343%

Harrogate against North Yorkshire

TypeHarrogate per 1,000Middle North Yorkshire areaChange
Violence27.915.7▲ 23%
Burglary2.21.1▲ 13%
Vehicle crime2.50.6▲ 41%
Anti-social behaviour19.210.3▲ 28%
Theft and robbery5.52▼ 10%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Low Harrogate172▲ 34%
High Harrogate167.2▲ 26%
Duchy162.8▲ 36%
Harrogate87.4▲ 24%
Bilton64.6▲ 27%
Harlow Hill28.6▼ 16%
Rossett26.9▲ 6%
See every North Yorkshire area ranked on the crime in North Yorkshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Harrogate a safe area?

Harrogate had about 87.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 27 of 139 North Yorkshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Harrogate?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (432), followed by anti-social behaviour (298) and shoplifting (258).